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Sam Dylan Finch

Sam. Queer writer, mental health advocate, oversharer. OCD/ADHD. Powered by sparkle emojis, antidepressants, and testosterone. ✨ He/him. More?

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Little joys: We found a beach in Santa Cruz last week that allowed for social distancing! Peter (@highthemme) climbed a log and I collected seashells. 🌸 Please note: Peter and I are not six feet apart but that’s because we’re quarantined together (and we kiss faces). Please do not interpret this photo as an example of appropriate social distancing. SIX FEET.
I’ve been fretting a lot about how I want to be doing more, more, more for other people right now. And it’s easy to forget that simply staying connected to one another is a critical lifeline. Showing up sincerely and openly, holding space and light and love for each other, is more than enough. Our connectedness is the core of our survival, now and always. 🌱 How we show up for our people matters. The texts we send, the calls we make, the light that we offer? All of it matters. In fact, there are days when it truly feels like the only thing that matters. Many of us have lost people, lost jobs, lost a sense of normalcy — grief abounds. But connectedness is the balm. To lead with your heart now, with generous light, is courageous and valuable. 🌱 If that’s all you have to give, that is enough. Love is a balm, and every one of us can be a healer.
Here in self-quarantine, I’m doing some improvisational movement to keep my spirits up. 🌸 I’m giving myself permission to do things that I love, even if I’m not “”good”” at it, because it feels good in my body. What are you doing to process the collective grief? (Song is by @lauramarling!)
Thank you, @softpathhealing. May we all be good friends to our weary selves, now and always. 🌱
I literally could not survive the gravity of all of this without my love @highthemme. We’re currently sheltered in place here in California and somehow their radiant presence makes each day still feel joyful and lively. 🌸 Who’s keeping you steady right now? Who are you grateful for?
It’s four in the morning here. And my head is spinning when I think of how much the world around us has changed, even in just a few days. I know how difficult things are for many of us, but I’m especially thinking of the mental health impact of this pandemic and I’m holding each one of you in my heart. 💗 Please take care of yourselves.

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